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The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-12-01
cIsTERns FOR FARMS.
Directions for Building Them in Safe and
Substantial Manner.


The surface soil is removed to q
depth of eighteen inches to exclude
frost in winter and heat in the sum-
mer. The excavation is made in the
shape of an egg with the upper-third
cut of. 1t should be eight to ten feet
deep. and seven to ten feet in diameter,
The deeper the cistern, the better and
cheaper it is If soil is close and COM
pact, the cement may be laid directly
upon it. and no brick-lining is required.
To do this, large fiat stone is bedded
in cement at the bottom, for the work
man to stand upon, and for rest for
the pump. The cement is made OF
water-lime. one part, and clean, sharp
sand, three parts. mixed dry. first, and
wetted up in small quantities as re-
quired, and can be used before it sets
hard. The cement is laid about an inch
thick. When the bottom is covered. a
layer is put in around the wall about a
foot high. and. as it sets very quickly.
as soon as one strip is laid another
may be put on above it, until the
whole is completed. In digging, a
shoulder of a foot in width is made on
the top of the firm sub-soil eighteen
inches, to rest the beams upon. This
is also covered with cement. and the
beams are laid on and the spaces
between them on the shoulder are
filled in with stone, or brick, and
cement, to the upper level, upon which
the floor rests. A strong floor of four
inch plank, doubled, with the joints
broken, is laid upon the beams and
covered with coat of cement, to ex
clude surface water; and this floor is
then covered with earth and sodded
over, or a platform is built over it to
stand upon. A manhole should be
made in the cover, large enough for
person to go down when it is necessary
to clean out the cistern, and this is
brought up little above the platform,
and fitted with a tight cover, kept
locked to avoid danger of children fall
ing in.
A force pump should always be
chosen for the cistern, so that in case
of need hose may be attached, and
the water carried where it may be
wanted-to distant trough, OF to any
part of the yard or stables.
When the soil is sandy or loose
gravel, the cistern should be lined with
hard sharp bricks lengthwise. SO as to
make wall four inches thick. The
floor should be of cement. and no bricks
except few in the center will be re-
quired. The bricks should be thor
oughly wetted before they are used.
The cement should be spread all over
the surface of the bricks. so as to COM
pletely fill the spaces, and the outside
of the wall should be plastered as it
goes up. Earth should be packed firmly
against the wall outside to give firm
backing to resist the pressure of the
water This is an important point,
and should not be forgotten. When
the desired height is reached. the bricks
are inclined gradually to form the
shoulder for the arch, and the wall is
then drawn in to form the cover, leav-
ing a man-hole in the center. This
is covered with 4 large hag-stone. The
inside of the cistern is covered with
wash coat of clear cement.-Americdn
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-12-01
SOME QUEER DISHES.
Odd Tid-Bits Served in Different Portions
of the Globe.

Odd Tid-Bits Served in Different Portions
! of the Globe.
It has often been said that the man
who first ate raw oyster must have
been not only brave, but hungry. and
although there are few of us who have
been equally brave in tasting new
dishes, we Think it safe to say that there
are many more who would have to be
very hungry before eating broiled rat.
tle-snake or baked buzzard. and vet
those who have eaten broiled snake
declare it to be, when properly cooked,
excellent eating.
A few winters ago, in Florida, was
invited to feast in the wilderness, and
ate heartily of delicious roast OF
leat; ON asking for second plate
! inquired what it was, and was told
that it was roast wildcat. Not for the
whole State of Florida could 1 have
eaten another mouthful. and yet my
vis-a-vis exclaimed; "Wild-cat?- Is
deliciousw How could he? l thought.
. Of course was glad afterward that l
had tasted wildcat, but / could not
have felt any more uncomfortable for
awhile if they had told me that l had
eaten part of the alligator l had seen
brought in from the swamp that morn
ing, or a pie made of the beautiful lit
tie chameleons that were to be found
everywhere; and in fact ] am not quite
sure but that some of the tough black
steaks that we had at the ST. Augustine
and Jacksonville hotels were not alli-
gator steaks. However, every one to
his taste; the Chinaman will tell you
that mice are Every good eating" the
Frenchman that horse-heSh lis excel
lent" the negro that 'possum and
coon "am delicious" the cannibal that
nothing equals the flesh of his enemy,
and so on.
A Chinese student tells us that locusts
on toast is rs fashionable a dish in
northern China as quail OIL toast is in
America, and we see no reason to
doubt his assertion that they are de-
licious eating. To prepare them the
lOCuSlS lulo q hOG pOl
and covered. When they are dead
handful of salt is thrown in. and they
are stirred until crisp: then serve on
toast. They are said to resemble salt
herring in taste.
One of the dainties of Florida sea-
side hotel last winter was Frenched
conch, and many a guest ate it and en-
joyed it without knowing exactly what
it was. 1t is the fish whose beautiful
pink shells are made SO much of in
Florida, and it is good eating when
properly cooked. 1t is usually fried in
batter, or made into soup.
An odd way of entertaining is to
serve national dinners, such as a
Swedish dinner, at which every dish
has been prepared in Swedish fashion.
One very important feature might be
the use of black bread, which can only
be obtained from Swedish baker.
Another Swedish dish is an omelet
made with grated cheese. butter and
milk, and cooked in the dish in which
it is served. A Scotch dinner consists
of kali soup. kippered salmon. haggis.
giblet pie. oar-cake, barley scone. and
guid cauld water.-Harpers Bazar.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-12-01
THE BALLAD OF THE COLORS.

a gentleman Of courtly al,
OF old Virginia he;
a damsel from New Jersey State,
OF mZtchless beauty she;
They met as fierce antagonists
The reason why. y say,
Her eyes were Of L federal blue,
And his, Confedor-.e gray.
1hey entered on fierce campaign,
And when the fight began,
II seemed as though the strategy
Had no determina:e plan.
Each watched the others movements well
While standing there at bay
One struggling for the Federal blue,
One for Confederate gray.
We all looked on with anxious eyes
To see their forces move,
And none could tell which comb3tant
At last would victor prove.
They marched and countermarched with skill
Avoiding well the fray;
Here, lines were seen OF Federal blue,
And there, Confederate gray.
At last he moved his force in mass,
And sent her summons there
That she should straight capitulate
Upon conditions fair.
sAs you march forth the flags may fig,
The drums and bugles play;
But yield those eyes OF Federal blue
To the Confederate gray"
eYou are the foe" she answer sert,
ITO Inaidens such as 1:
III face you with dauntless heart
And conquer you, or die.
A token OF the sure result
The Vaulted skies display;
For there above is Federal blue,
Below, Confederate gray
Sharp-shooting on each flank began,
And mid manoeuvres free
The rattle of tn small-talk with
Big guns Of repartee,
Mixed with the deadly glance Of eyes
Amid the proud array,
There met in arms the Federal blue
And the Confederate gray.
Exhausted by the fight at length
They called a truce to rest;
When 10. another force appeared
Upon a mountains crest.
And as il came the mountain down
Amid the trumpet's bray,
Uncertain stood the Federal blue
And the Confederate gray
a corps of stout free lances these
Who poured upon the field,
Field Marshal Cupid in command,
Who swore they both must yield;
That both should conquer, both divide
The honOrs of the day,
and proudly with the Federal blue
March the Confederate gray.
His troops were fresh and theirs were worn;
What could they but agree
That both should be the conquerors,
And both should captives be?
So they presented arms because
Daa Cupid held the sway
And Joined in peace the Federal blue
With the Confederate gTay.
Twelve years have fed. passed today
The fort they built, and saw
A sight TO strike a bachelor
With spirit-thrilling awe.
Deployed corps of infantry,
But less for drill than play;
And some had eyes of Federal blue
And some Confederate gray.
Thomas Dunno English, in HG1per's Bazar,
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-12-01

Fill small vials two-thirds with
water, and add sweet oil to float on the
water to within half an inch of the top.
Plunge these upright in the ground.
leaving only half an inch standing out
near the nests or runs of the ants. The
ants will come for sip and go home TO
die. No insect can exist with oil stop
ping up his spiracles. or breathing
pores.-St. Louis Republican.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-12-01
Mexican
Mustang
Liniinleni
THIS GOOD OLD STANDBY

THIS GOOD OLD St+sND-6I
eccompliahes for everybody exactly wnat isclaimed
tort One of the reasons FOR tho great popularity OF
the Mustang Lfn.ment Is found In its universal
appIicability. Everybody needs such medicine.
The Luuberman needs Il In case OF accidene.
The Housewife needs it for general family d=s.
The Cannier needs It for his teams and his MN.
The Mechanic needs It always on his WORE
bench.
The Miner needs ir IN case Of emergency.
The Pioneer rneedsit-can't get along wtshous n
The Farmer needs &c In his house, bis ssahlst
snd his stock yard.
The Steamboat man or the Boafman neee
ft in liberal supply anoat and ashore.
The Hcrse-fancicr needs is-ss h1 oezs
friend and safest reliance.
The Sfock-grower needs it-is WIN save nm.
thousands Of dollars and q world Of trouble.
The Railroad man needs it and WI need it %
ong as his life Is round Of accidents nnd dansenL
The Backwcodsman needs IL There IL noEn-
ing Ike &c ca an antidote for the dangers 70 hst
limb ana comfort which surround the pioneer.
The Merchant needs it about bss store snonE
his eu,ployees Accidents VIII happen, and when
ehese come the Mustang Liniment 10 wanted at oncA
Keep Bottle In tho House. Tis fns bess oe
economy.
Keep Bottle In the Factory. ltsfmnedsata
us I'm c,se of accident pain and loss Of waseA
Keep n Bottle Always In the sssAis Sec
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The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-12-01

"A man is known by his horse
NeU York Voice.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-10-19

Oysters, 1t seelfs, may be swollen very con-
siderably by allowing them TO lie awhile in
water. BY this means, Professor Atwater
tells us. "the body OF the oyster acquires such
plumpneSs and rotundity, and its bulk and
weight are so increased, as to materially in
crease its selling values
Now, the simple oysterman, as well as the
unsophisticated customer, has supposed that
this swelling or "fattening' of the oyster rep
resents an actual gain of flesh and fat But
the professor rudely dispels this theory by
the crushing explanation that the increase of
volume is just what would be expected from
the osmose Of dialysis. Subjected to this ter
rifying process five quarts Of oysters grow to
six, but the extra quart is water and not fat
ness, and the dealer 'offeiS his customers no
more nutritive lnaterial-indeed, a tritie less
In the six quarts than he would have done in
the five quarts if he had not floated Them
Lovers Of plump and jnicy saddle rocks and
other selects viii please heed this discovery
Of the wise man, and at accordingly New
York Commercial Advertiser
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-10-19
4 Runaway Train.

Early yesterday morning the R l. &
P. road peculiar experience in the city
of Peoria. The Journal thus describes
the accident:
Between two and three O'Clock this
morning. r. |. Il P. freight train came
laundering down grade into the city at a
terrific rate of speed, and rushed off the
rails in the yards at an open switch.
The smaSh>up took pace hard By the
Trneshale planning mills and near the foot
of Jackson street. 1t is tough looking
wreck. There are thirteen cars of shelled
corn smashed endways into one another,
and the grain is stacked up on the
track to mn incredible height. The cause
of the accident seems to have originated
away back out on the Hog Back. out past
Jefferson park and at the top of the dl-
vide The grade there is very steep, and
it seems rs if the crew failed to catch up
the train in time to hold her in check
Coming down the hill. The speed was
alarningly accelerated with every turn of
the wheels and they came INTO town at a
terrible rate, pressed forward BY the
weight OF the loaded cars Both steam
chests of the engine were blown out or
rendered useless, and the only wonder is
that some of the boys were not killed
When the flying train reached the scene
of the smash the switch connecting the
r. |. i P, with the c., R. |. & P. main
track was wide open Ii is always left so,
and of course their engine rushed right
of the ends of the rails and out on the
ties and ground Then it tipped over and
the ears followed suit, smashing into one
another end on end, and yelling up big
bill Of damages The engineer, John
Paden. was thrown forward. blowing up
gravel with his nose and skinning himself
badly. The other boys suffered in sim
liar degree, though fortunately no one
was killed or permanently crippled.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-10-19

At Monmouth, at 100 last evening,
Rev. P A Cool, presiding elder of the
Rock Island NJ E. district, officiated at
the ceremony which joined for life, Rev
NJ. G. Bowlin, of the NJ E. Church at
Moline. and Miss Lucy B Van Tuyl, az
estimable lady OF Kirkwood, III. who is
sure to become II favorite not only among
the Methodist people of Moline, but
among all with whom she may minsle.
AT the same time and place, Mr. Sam
uel A. Bear, of Monmouth, was united in
marriage to Miss May Van Tuil, whom
we understand to be the sister of the
other bride. AT this ceremony, the Rev
NJ C. Bowlin officiated. Thus Mr. Bow
lin marries two sisters in one evening;
but as he claims only one Of them, there
will be no dispute about it,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-10-19

Davenport again mourns the unlimely
departure of enterprising citizens. This
time trio of water color artists have
gone. Two weeks ago the three phoLog-
raphers visited Davenport and advertised
themselves on the street, stating TO those
who were unfortunate enough to ap-
proach them that they would teach the
art of water color photography to those
who desired to learn for nominal price
merely and their customers would never
regret having paid out the small sum it
costs to learn all about the great art
These willy curb-stone water color pho
tographers had a few specimens of work,
which were exhibitions of rare skill
which they palmed off as their own
work, They had many applicants, and
in order to give all a fair chance and not
miss any lessons, they would make the
hour for each individual shorter each
time be called. A large number of young
men and women were pupils of these ar
fists, and after having been instructed IN
the art, they find they know no more
about making and mixing colors or sp,
plying them than they did before taking
a lesson. The men left the city yester-
day; they were well satisfied with the
success In making money that attended
them there, and they intend to return in
short time. they stated, to remain; but
it is likely they will never turn up in
these parts again,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-10-19
BRIEFLETS.

Ice cream, al krell 4 Maths.
Oysters, oysters. at Krell & Maths.
Oysters served in every style AT kreil &
Maths
Geo Parsons is very ill-not expected
to live
New dates, new figs, al Krell i Math'
confectionery.
Wanted-A tailor to work by the week,
F. c. Hoppe
Those who are posted, or at least
ought to be, call this Indian summer.
Milo Lee, Jr.. formerly night clerk at
the Rock Island house, is in the city on a
brief visit.
Go to Krell & Maths and get dish of
those fine, large New York counts served
in any style.
Laurel lodge No 4, D. of H, A 0.
L. W, hold an invitation social at their
hall tonight.
Mrs. R. R. Cable, OF Chicago, is visit
ing her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. NJ. Blu
| ford, on Second avenue
| Krell & Math have the finest and best
1 fitted up oyster parlors in the three cities.
They keep the best oysters and serve
them in all styles.
The towers failed to do duty after 10
O'Clock last night, something being out
of order at the works. The town was
black as dungeon for the remainder of
the night.
Miss Lizzie Foote, night operator at
the Central telephone office, has gone to
New Haven, Conn, on an extended
visit, and Miss Jennie Johnston, the prac,
ticing operator. is filling her place.
A special train passed through Rock
Island on the c.. E. |. & P ST Ais yes
terday afternoon, with two elegant off,
cial coaches containing President R. r
Gable and other official directors of the
Rock Island route. who are making tour
over the C. K d N. branch of the road
The idea of closing the Davenport
schools has been abandoned. the city
physicians deemng it unnecessary, upon
the report OF Misrepresentation showing
the number of cases existing. There are
SO cases of diphthe1s among the school
children, of which only six died. ana the
majority of the remainder are either con
| valescent or well.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-10-19
MAN AND MULE KILLED.
A Peculiar and Shocking Accident at
Moline this Morning---Chas. Ingel-
Question in DisDute

A Peculiar and shocking Accident at
Moline this MornIng---Chas. Ingel
son Meets Death on the Rail---A
Question in Dispute.
A singular and shocking accident oc :
Cured in Moline this morning. Chas
Ingelson, teamster, was driving down
Eleventh street with load of wood. As
he approached the railroad track, the
east-bound Kansas City train on the c.,
r. l. & P, was passing up, and num-
Der of persons shrleked at Ingelson and
attempted to attract his attention to the
coming train. but a number of side
tracked box ears apparently OBJ
structed his view, and he had just
gotten fairly on the track when
the engine-No. 90 with A. s.
Lund at the throttle, and Frank Hirsch in
the fireman's box, struck the off mule Of
the team; disemboweliDg it and killing it
instantly. The other mule was also Sc
verely injured and may die. Ingelson
was thrown from the wagon with great
force, and bis head received a number of
frightful gashes. He was placed upon
stretcher and taken to the c., r. l. & P.
baggage room, but he expired on the way.
Deceased was forty-fve years of age,
and leaves wife and three children Oh
the Moline bluffs married daughter,
Mrs Edmonson, living at Clinton, Iowa.
Coroner Halves is holding an inquest.
A complicated question arises as to the
liability of the railroad company for dam
ages, MS it seems the street, which, though
onen, has never been formally dedicated
as public highway by the city and has
never being considered as such-a fiagman
being never required there. 1t is the only
open street between Eighth and Twelfth
streets
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-10-19
A DISTINGUISHED HONOR.
Rev. W. Read Appointed Superin-
trndenr of BaptIst Missions IN the
state

Rev. 1 W. Read Appointed Superin-
tendenu of BaptIst Missions IN the
state.
There was transaction in the state
Baptist convention yesterday afternoon
which WAS purposely kept from the pub
lie. but which is now generally known to
the members of the First Baptist church
in this city, who are to be seriously affec.
ted if the honor rendered their pastor,
Rev. l, W. Read. be accepted. He has
been appointed to the newly created of
fee of superintendent of missions IN the
state, with a salary of 81, 500 per annum,
and all travelling expenses. The news
OF Mr.. Reads appointment occasions
pleasure, and regret among his coDgregas
ton; pleasure because so high compli-
ment has been paid Mr.. Read, and regret,
at the thought of even the possibility
OF the severance of the happy relations,
which have always existed between
him and every member of his congrega-
ton in Rock Island
The honor came to Mr. Reed wholly
unsought and unexpected, and he has
asked two weeks time before giving his
answer as to acceptance. Should he
look upon the offer favorably he would
be obliged, of course, to resign the pas
torate of the First Baptist church in this
city, and probably remove from Rock
Island either to Chicago or Bloomington.
The position which Mr. Read is to fill is
in some respects a new one in the state.
AT the convention which has Just closed
its sessions in Rock Island, the title of
State Missionary" was changed to "Su.
perintendent of State Missions" and the
salary increased from 1000 to $1,000
with all travelling expenses. There are
$4,000 Baptsts in the state.
Mr. Read is one of the ablest, diligent.
and most popular pastors in Rock Island.
and his congregation will be very much
averse to considering his resignation.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-10-19
THE CONVENTION CLOSES.
The Baptist Anniversaries in Rock
Next Place Of Meeting---Last Even

The Baptist Anniversaries in Rock
Island End The Resolutions and
Next Place of Meeting---Last Even
ing's sermons.
The State Baptist anniversaries closed
last evening, with sermons at the First
Baptist church, where the sessions have
been held.
After the opening services yesterday
afternoon. the report of the committees
| on home missions was presented by Rev :.
Bartlett Foskett, Of Centralia. The re-
port was followed by addresses by Rev
r NJ S. Pease. of Davenport Rev II. c.
FIRST. Of Barry, and Rev. H B. Foskett.
Rev. L. A. HALEY reported for the com
miitee on foreign missions. The report
Was followed with addresses by Rev DR..
&. f. Tolman, of Chicago district secre-
tarv of the American Baptist Missionary
union; Rev. /. p, Campbell, Rev. DIR.
Buckley. Rev r NJ Harrison and Rev
John Packer. for fifteen years mission
airy teacher in the Raugoon Baptist eol>
lege
The committee on resolutions reported
through Rev Gilbert Frederick. The
resolutions favored prohibition of the
liquor traffic; the introduction of the sys-
tam Mi inHnptiua nj g b.
bible in colleges and universities; in the
various missionary enterprises of the de
domination at home and abroad; and a
hearty vote of thanks to the Baptist
church and the citizens of Rock Island
for their generous hospitality.
Last evening the sermon on The De-
mand of Systematic Benefcence upon
Every Christian, was preached by Rev .
[. Perrin. Phi. D., of Chicago. Rev.
Philip Frederick, of Ottawa, aching
from the subject, Its Reflex Influence, -
in place of Rev. W H. H. Avery, to
whom the sermon had been assigned, but
who was not present.
CONVENTION NOTES.
The anniversaries are 10 be held next
year at Joliet
The alumni of the University of Chs
cago and the Theological Seminary had q
special meeting Monday night to consult
how they might best promote the inter-
ests Of these institutions.
Rev. DR.. Buckley is the chairman, and
Rev. S. F. Gleason the secretary of the
board of the general association. This
board gives direction to the missionary
operations of the denomination In this
state.
Rev T P. Campbell. off Winchester,
b IS son on his way as a missionary to
China; and Rev. DR.. Buckley has daugh-
ter, who with her husband is on her way to
Rangoon, Burmah, and a nephew already
OF the foreign field
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-10-19

Several Rock Island people went to
Davenport last evening to witness the
marriage ceremony of Mr. Charles F.
Cameron and Miss Lillian Reid. The
contracting parties are both well know u
and have many admiriug friends
in Rock Island, who will wish them
health, wealth and all that goes to make
long and happy lives.